Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of clinical services and a strong focus on learning, developmenttip and research.
Job Overview
Band 6 Rotational Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist – 8‑month rotations across three OUH sites (John Radcliffe Hospital humilde, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital), covering MSK outpatients, trauma wards, elective orthopaedic surgery, hand therapy and an Optimise pain management service.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post‑holder’s own work.
* Manage a complex and busy caseload, demonstrating flexibility to deliver efficient patient services in a range of models.
* Carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with diverse or complex presentations and multimorbidities, using clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence‑based practice.
* Interpret and analyse clinical and non‑clinical facts to formHola accurate diagnoses in a wide range of margin. emerging clinical conditions including those with a complex presentation.
* Formulate accurate diagnoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive treatment and discharge plans, based on sound knowledge of evidence‑based practice and treatment skills.
* Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter / progress the treatment programme as required.
* Assess a patient’s capacity to understand and to gain valid, informed consent for treatment. Work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent or refuse treatment.
* Co‑ordinate intervention which may include other disciplines; advise and educate patient/carers/relatives/other health professionals.
* Maintain accurate written records, in line with Professional Standards. Provide comprehensive progress and discharge reports as required by rotation.
* Demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling.
* Demonstrate, teach and observe excellent manual handling and demonstrate therapeutic patient handling when needed.
* Demonstrate highly developed dexterity, coordination and palpatory sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
* Be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an簿empathetic manner.
* Represent physiotherapy and / or individual patients at multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring delivery of co‑ordinated care, including discussion of patient care / discharge planning.
* Be able to motivate and persuade others through effective communication skills, with both verbal and non‑verbal skills, using written and electronic information where needed. 2
* Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff, where there may be barriers to communication (e.g., non‑English speakers, those with communication disorders, impaired sight or hearing).
* Contribute regularly to on‑call and weekend physiotherapy services, demonstrating competence and confidence in the assessment and treatment of patients χρησιμοποιίτες de physiotherapy amenable respiratory conditions when required.
Management Responsibilities
* Responsible for competent use and maintenance/reporting of all equipment, including electrotherapy, gym equipment, hoists, IPPB ventilators, saturation monitors and patient appliances, and ensure that junior staff, students and assistants attain competency prior to use.
* Assist in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of junior staff and assistants.
* Responsible for the operational management of the designated team in the absence of the team leader, or as required.
* Plan and organise own time, patient caseload, meetings, training and adjust plans as required according to staffing levels.
* Be able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions.
* Assist in the planning of juniors, students and assistants’ timetables and deputise for the team leader in organisational duties.
* Ensure that performance data is recorded and reported within the service timescales.
Education and Training Responsibilities
* Contribute to the education of multidisciplinary groups, patients, families and carers as appropriate.
* Be responsible for Band 5 / Student Physiotherapists as allocated by the Team Leader.
* Be proactive in learning from other physiotherapy staff within the department, and other MDT staff in the Trust.
* Be responsible for and actively record own professional development, maintaining a CPD portfolio to reflect this.
* Proactive with regular clinical supervision with supervisor and plan suitable sessions.
* Keep abreast of new developments applicable to specific physiotherapy treatments.
* Attend and actively participate in departmental in‑service training programmes and other outside courses/lectures as appropriate.
* Assist in organising and actively participate in the in‑service and post‑registration education programme within the specialist clinical area.
* Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence‑based practice in the areas in each rotation, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types.
* Participate in the mentorship programme offered on the rotation.
* Actively engage with fellow rotational staff and play active role in peer learning and development in rotational group meetings.
* Plan and conduct in‑rotation specific service development plans, clinical audits and CPD as guided by supervisor and plan and encourage between‑rotation projects for other staff.
General Responsibilities
* Carry out assessments and treatments, with moderate physical effort on a daily basis.
* Comply with the Trusts Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidelines.
* Be presentable, punctual and represent the Trust and its values at all times.
* Work in an environment where the work patterns may be disrupted by frequent demands from patients, clinical staff, students and administrative support staff.
* Deal sensitively with distressing or emotional circumstances regarding patient care such as realistic expectations of rehabilitation outcome.
* Support juniors when indicated in the management of challenging patients.
* Remain professional and supportive of patients suffering from pain states that may lead to anxiety and aggressive behaviour.
Person Specification
* Current experience of working in the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist.
* Degree in physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
* Broad range of core Band 5/junior rotations including MSK/orthopaedics.
* Good written and spoken English.
* Evidence of relevant post‑graduate training շատ
* Evidence of participation in research/audit.
* Completed clinical educator training or previous student supervision experience.
* Membership of an appropriate Clinical Interest Group.
* Flexible and able to commit to weekend, on‑call and late‑shift working patterns.
Probation Period
This post is subject to a 6‑month probationary period, unless the applicant already holds a contract of employment with OUH, in which case it does not apply.
COVID‑19 Vaccination
The COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage staff to get vaccinated. Unvaccinated staff may use advice and information available on the Oxfordshire County Council website.
Vacancy Closure
Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. The advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.
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